Garlic Bulb
At first glance, Garlic Bulb belongs to the gray family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 74.5, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#E4E3E0LRV
74.46
Coordinating Colors
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 74), opening up a space where Garlic Bulb encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 27, Garlic Bulb is decisively the brighter choice.
Garlic Bulb reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 24), opening up a space where Stone encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 74 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Renamed to Garlic Bulb, this subtle and smoky gray feels both bright and grounded.